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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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